Chemistry:Sulfacytine

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Short description: Chemical compound
Sulfacytine
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Clinical data
Other names1-ethyl N4-sulfanilylcytosin, 1-ethyl-N-sulfanilylcytosine, N-sulfanilyl-l-ethylcytosine, Sulfacitina [inn-spanish], Sulfacitinum [inn-latin]
Routes of
administration
Oral
Identifiers
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC12H14N4O3S
Molar mass294.33 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Sulfacytine is a short-acting sulfonamide antibiotic, taken orally for treatment against bacterial infections. Sulfonamides, as a group of antibiotics, work by inhibiting the bacterial synthesis of folate.[1] In 2006 the drug was discontinued[2][3]

References

  1. DrugBank DB01298
  2. Federal Register Section: Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006N–0222] Merck & Co., Inc., et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 65 New Drug Applications and 52 Abbreviated New Drug Applications] Vol. 71, No. 116 / Friday, June 16, 2006. p34941
  3. FDA Orange book. Sulfacytine Page accessed May 12, 2015